Join the Creative Network

Connect with other creatives across West Virginia.

Arts Pays in WV

We want to help you build a fruitful creative career in the Mountain State. Becoming a part of the WV Creative Network gives you visibility, community & access to professional development resources helpful to artists at any stage of their career. It is free to apply to the creative network.

Benefits Include:
  • Directory Listing here on TamarackFoundation.org
  • Inclusion in the closed WV Creative Network Facebook Group
  • Discounts or free admission to select TFA events
  • Two Hours of coaching annually
  • Optional Inclusion in social media campaigns
  • Connection to a vibrant community of creatives accross WV
A welcome note for early career artists

If you are early in your career and feel intimidated at all about getting your artist statement or photos ready for this application, please apply anyway. Even when whe don’t accept an application on the first try, we will reach out to guide you in making improvements. We see this application as a way to get in touch and prepare you to communicate professionally about your art. 

Application Form

Basic Information

Example: 304-555-5555
Provide 4 - 12 sentences about yourself as a practicing artist or creative. Write in first person (“I am a painter and illustrator...”). Include information such as: types of creative work you practice; where you are from; where you are today; what motivated you to begin your creative practice or business; relevant education and certifications, training and practice; accolades and awards; and study with well-known creatives. See How to Write the Artist’s Biography by Renee Phillips for additional direction.
Please format as: B.A. Graphic Design (Marshall University), M.F.A. Studio Art (West Virginia University) -or- Certification Name (Institution). Please include any special training, apprenticeships, workshops and classes, etc. as part of your "Biography" above.

Creative Business Information

If your business name is the same as your personal name, leave this field blank.
For Artist Statements: Provide 4 - 12 sentences about your artwork. Write in first person. Include information such as what motivates or inspires your work; a vivid description of your style or the types of work you produce; and overall vision, approach, philosophy or attitude toward your work. See 5 Tips for Writing a Memorable Artist Statement

For Business Descriptions: Provide 4 - 12 sentences about your creative business. Write in third person when referring to your business, and in first person when referring to yourself ("Mountaineer Brand was founded in 2013 when I was searching for a high quality, moderately priced beard oil…").
Example: http://www.tamarackfoundation.org
Example: Contact Sam at (123) 1234-1234 NOTE: This field will be visible on your public directory listing.
Example: http://www.facebook.com/TamarackFoundation/
Example: http://twitter.com/TamarackFound
Example: http://www.instagram.com/tamarackfoundation/
Example: https://www.tiktok.com/tamarackfoundation

Creative Practice & Skills Information

Select the type of art or creative work that you are currently practicing or offering for sale through your creative business.

Race, Gender & Ethnicity (optional information)

LGBTQ artist
BIPOC artist

Creative Practice & Skills Information

Important! Before adding images, click the "Save Draft" button at the bottom of the page now. This will ensure your writing and selections thus far are saved in our system.
Select the type of art or creative work that you are currently practicing or offering for sale through your creative business.

Images

Please provide 1 - 3 images that accurately depict your work plus 1 image of yourself.

When selecting images, please select the largest file sizes available to you. Images will be resized automatically and will not be displayed at a size that is clearly reproducible in print. Technical requirements provided below.

No photography with text or copy overlaid on top of the image, please (with the exception of small watermarks).
1 product image required. Minimum requirements: 425 pixels high; 300 dpi preferred. Allowed image types: .jpg, .jpeg, .png, or .gif. Maximum file size 8 MB.
Maximum upload size: 52.43MB
Minimum requirements: 425 pixels high; 300 dpi preferred. Allowed image types: .jpg, .jpeg, .png, or .gif. Maximum file size 8 MB.
Maximum upload size: 52.43MB
Minimum requirements: 425 pixels high; 300 dpi preferred. Allowed image types: .jpg, .jpeg, .png, or .gif. Maximum file size 8 MB.
Maximum upload size: 52.43MB
1 image of yourself (not including product images) is required. Professional headshot preferred, but not required. Please select a photo where you are the primary subject (no distracting background elements, people, animals, etc.). Minimum requirements: 250 x 250 pixels; 300 dpi, square format preferred. Allowed image types: .jpg, .jpeg, .png, or .gif. Maximum file size 8 MB.
Maximum upload size: 52.43MB
If relevant to your creative practice, you may link a video here to be embedded in your directory listing. YouTube, or Vimeo links recommended.
If you have large images, it may take a moment for them to upload after you submit or update your profile. Please do not close this page until you are re-directed to the page that confirms your application has been submitted.

Having trouble with a question? Email Creative Network Liaison, Angelica Armstrong at [email protected] with your thoughts.

By submitting your application, you help us to verify that you meet the following basic requirements. You are: 18 years of age or older and a legal West Virginia resident; producing original work in the arts (including fine art, craft, performance, etc.) or design sectors; and producing aforementioned work in West Virginia. We will keep in touch with you via email regarding your application status.

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